The Phoenix office of Greenberg Traurig seeks a Patent Agent with 1-3 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent is required. Industry experience in those fields a plus, but not necessary.
Must be licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and have excellent academic credentials. Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact: To learn more about our firm and the opportunities available in all our offices, please visit our web site at www.gtlaw.com. Send only qualified resumes to PHXHIRE@gtlaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona
The Webb Law Firm, a Pittsburgh-based intellectual property law firm with a long-standing history, is seeking candidates for associate positions in the firm. The firm is especially seeking qualified candidates holding at least a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering and/or Materials Science and a J.D. from an accredited law school. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications (U.S. and internationally) and client counseling regarding patentability, infringement and validity, with significant opportunities to practice all aspects of IP law, including litigation. Registration to practice before the USPTO preferred with prior industrial and/or legal experience desired.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts and a writing sample to msomerhalder@webblaw.com or by mail to:
Mike Somerhalder Firm Administrator The Webb Law Firm One Gateway Center 420 Ft. Duquesne Blvd, Suite 1200 Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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King & Spalding seeks a patent agent for its intellectual property practice group in Houston. This position will support the group's patent prosecution associates and partners with patent application preparation and prosecution. 2-4 years relevant industry experience required. Undergraduate or graduate degree in electrical engineering or computer science is strongly preferred, though other technical engineering degrees will also be considered. Patent bar admission is required.
Contact: To apply, please send a resume and law school transcript to crosenzweig@kslaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Houston, Texas
Beem Patent Law, a patent specialty firm in Chicago, Ill., seeks partner with values of service, ethics and development, with demonstrated ability to manage clients, associates and files, and having a following. Must have substantial experience, skill and interest in preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. Strong academic record, technical degree and USPTO registration required, engineering degree preferred.
Snyder, Clark, Lesch & Chung, LLP (SCLC), a growing intellectual property (IP) law firm, is seeking a patent attorney with an Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics background. The position offers a rare growth opportunity.
Responsibilities: • Draft patent applications. • Prosecute patent applications, both in the United States and internationally. • Provide legal counsel regarding patentability of new products and technologies. • Provide legal counsel regarding infringement and validity of patents. • Keep current with case law and other legal developments.
Qualifications: • J.D. from an accredited law school. • Admission to one state bar. • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Engineering with telecommunication technology experience. • At least 2 years of recent experience in patent application drafting, as a patent attorney. • Experience as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred but not required. • Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
Grimes & Battersby, LLC, a world-renowned Intellectual Property law firm with offices in New York City and Fairfield County, CT, is seeking senior IP attorneys located throughout the U.S. to join and help expand the geographic presence of the law firm’s practice.
The firm seeks to add lateral partners with established books of business to both help service the firm’s existing high profile client base and to grow the business nationwide. Successful candidates will have significant experience in IP litigation, prosecution and licensing matters as well as a proven track record of professional accomplishments and client development. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidates to play a meaningful role as part of the firm’s next generation of leadership.
Contact: Interested candidates should e-mail their CV’s in confidence to Charles W. Grimes at bgrimes@gandb.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: New York, New York or Fairfield County, Connecticut
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, a mid-size Maryland IP law firm, seeks associates with backgrounds in electrical engineering or a similar degree and associates with backgrounds in mechanical engineering. Electrical candidates should have experience in wired (optical and electrical) and wireless networking technologies and equipment with 3+ years experience in patent application drafting and prosecution. Mechanical candidates should possess a degree in mechanical engineering, strong writing skills and have at least two years experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications and patent clearances in mechanical arts.
Candidates must have substantial experience drafting patent applications including conducting disclosure meetings with inventors. U.S. Patent Office experience or familiarity with the USPTO practice is desirable. Our firm provides a competitive compensation and benefits package with salaries commensurate with experience and ability and a pleasant work environment with a great work/life balance atmosphere.
Contact: Send resume and transcripts to: dmr@usiplaw.com or Fax to 240-864-2490
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Rockville, Maryland
Orange County based intellectual property law firm seeks to fill two positions. One is a part time litigator. The second is a full time litigator/prosecutor.
Part-Time Litigator will be involved with infringement and TTAB matters, with an emphasis in patent infringement. Should have at least 3 years of full time discovery, motion, and deposition experience. All technical backgrounds will be considered but an electrical engineering or computer engineering background is highly desired. Fluency in Mandarin or Taiwanese is also highly desired but not required. Some of the work can be done remotely from home.
Full-Time Litigator/Prosecutor will be involved with the above in addition to US and foreign patent/trademark prosecution. Must have at least 3 years of full time US and PCT prosecution experience. All technical backgrounds will be considered but an electrical engineering or computer engineering background is highly desired. Fluency in Mandarin or Taiwanese is also highly desired but not required. Some of the work can be done remotely from home. Must be able to work independently and desire client contact.
Casual and entrepreneurial atmosphere.
Contact: Please email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to admin.lawjob@gmail.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Irvine, California
Fenwick & West LLP, a leading Northern California and Seattle law firm with a cutting edge, internationally recognized litigation practice, seeks a junior patent litigation associate with one to two years of litigation experience for our Mountain View, CA office. The ideal candidate must have either an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.
Contact: To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and law school transcript to: recruit@fenwick.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley (Mountain View, California)
Holland & Hart's Boulder, Colorado office is seeking a mid to senior-level associate or contract attorney to join our trademark team. Although the successful candidate will handle a mix of work, day to day responsibilities will be heavily weighted toward domestic and international trademark searching, clearance, prosecution and renewals. Some monitoring of watch notices and enforcement, anti-counterfeiting and policing work will also be needed. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, superior writing and communication skills. Candidates should enjoy working with others in an energetic and team oriented setting. References will be required.
Requirements: 4 plus years of experience in U.S. trademark prosecution, searching and clearance work. Applicants must be experienced working with Microsoft Word and Excel and have a solid working knowledge of trademark search software, query formulation and clearance activities. Experience with larger worldwide portfolios is a plus, as well as experience in contentious trademark matters, including TTAB actions and foreign oppositions and cancellations.
Contact: Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Maggie A. Stephenson, Recruitment Coordinator MAStephenson@hollandhart.com P.O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749 Fax: 720-545-9925
Holland & Hart LLP is an equal opportunity employer. No unsolicited resumes from search firms, please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Denver, Colorado
Boulder law firm is seeing an Administrative IP Specialist/Patent Prosecution secretary to support their growing patent practice. Duties include: docketing, preparing patent applications, filing correspondence with the USPTO, PCT and foreign associates, handling administrative tasks, etc. Applicants must have substantive IP experience, superior attention to detail and proofreading skills and be proficient at using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Patent prosecution experience is highly desirable. We offer excellent starting salaries, outstanding benefits and a pleasant work environment.
The national law firm of Novak Druce + Quigg LLP is seeking registered patent agents for its Houston Office. Candidate should possess an advanced degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, or chemical engineering. The ideal candidate will have 1 - 3 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience with strong writing and communication skills.
Please include in all responses a current resume including a writing sample and a statement of qualifications and current compensation.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in its hiring, retention or advancement practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status.
The Cleveland office of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP is seeking an associate for its Intellectual Property Group. A qualified candidate should have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, be admitted to practice before the USPTO, and have at least 3 years of experience practicing patent law. Knowledge and experience with electronics, digital devices (including PLCs), circuit protection, and computer software is important. Substantial patent preparation and prosecution experience is required, while experience drafting opinions and supporting patent litigation is highly desired.
Applicants should possess a strong academic record, superior writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work well with our diverse client base.
For more information about Benesch and our Intellectual Property team, please visit our website at http://www.beneschlaw.com. Be sure to check out our recruiting video and recruiting brochure under the Join Us section and read our recent news: Benesch received a Top Workplaces award from The Plain Dealer for the second year in a row.
Contact: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript by email to Carrie Pachinger, Legal Recruiting Manager, cpachinger@beneschlaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Sidley Austin LLP is seeking associates to join our active and growing Intellectual Property Litigation practice in the Washington, D.C. office.
We are seeking motivated second – third year associates with background in electrical engineering, computer science, software or related technologies. Excellent writing skills required. Experience with PTO inter partes reexamination or interference proceedings is a plus.
These positions will offer candidates an opportunity to join a nationally recognized, vibrant patent litigation-focused practice, handling both district court and ITC litigation, as well as contested proceedings before the Patent and Trademark Office.
Contact: Please send a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to:
Mieko Rechka Legal Recruiting Manager Sidley Austin LLP 1501 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005 mrechka@sidley.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C.
The global law firm of Baker & Daniels is actively recruiting an associate to join our Intellectual Property practice group in our growing, vibrant office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Baker & Daniels is an Am Law 200 firm with offices located throughout the U.S. and in China. Our ideal candidate would have two – four years experience in prosecuting patents in the fields of electrical or mechanical engineering. Preferred undergraduate degree in electrical, or mechanical engineering; or physics. Our IP practice includes all phases of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. Candidates should be admitted to practice before the USPTO. Excellent academic credentials are required. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.
Contact: If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please click Apply button below or submit your resume in confidence to:
Maggie Gloyeske Assistant Director of Legal Personnel Baker & Daniels LLP 300 North Meridian Street, Suite 2700 Indianapolis, IN 46204
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
An intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice. Capability in materials-related aspects of semiconductor inventions a must. Versatility in other technical areas a plus.
Candidates will preferably have capabilities consistent with at least 3 years of experience as an agent or attorney in patent prosecution. The key attributes of a successful candidate for this position are talent, insight and outstanding writing ability.
The firm offers a relaxed environment with a very competitive salary, benefits and bonus structure, and an interstate telecommuting option for the right candidate. The firm’s unique structure provides a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity for interested applicants.
SoCal IP Law Group LLP is seeking a partner. Get out of the rat race and enjoy a saner pace of life. The ideal candidate is a later-career partner in a mid-sized or larger law firm, has a prosecution or mixed IP practice, and will get his or her own coffee. Other desirable qualities include a love of fresh air, temperate climate and Spanish colonial architecture. Bring your portable book and sense of humor. We'll provide a fantastic work environment and the resources for you to be a great attorney. Ties to Santa Barbara a plus. Any technical expertise will do, though your strength in medical devices or biotech would provide a good complement to our IT/software/EE core.
SoCal IP Law Group LLP has an established reputation in the region based upon our passion for IP law and dedication to service. The firm is nine years old, enjoys steady growth and a stable team. The partners have big firm experience and international clients, but enjoy a collegial, non-hierarchical environment and strong ties to the local community. Our firm has a full-service IP practice in patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, involving prosecution, litigation, counseling and IP deals. More info at our website.
Merchant & Gould P.C. is seeking a junior level, bright and enthusiastic attorney to join our Intellectual Property law firm and our Minneapolis office. As a firm with an uncompromising commitment to excellence, teamwork and service, we currently have an opening for an associate attorney:
Ideal candidates will have a technical background in mechanical engineering and/or physics. Candidates will also have 2-3 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, superior academic credentials, solid IP experience, and strong writing skills. USPTO registration is strongly preferred, but not required. Experience with hydraulics and/or telecommunications is a plus.
This Firm is an international AM Law 100 law firm with a national reputation in IP and Securities. Its Silicon Valley office is looking for an associate with two to five years of Intellectual Property Experience.
This unique opportunity will focus on assisting technology companies with a full range of IP portfolio management services, including strategic counseling, patent management and prosecution, IP transactional matters, and assisting and participating in patent and IP litigation at both the trial and appellate levels.
An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering is preferred for this position. Class Year Preferred: 2009-2005.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
This Firm is an international AM Law 100 law firm with a national reputation in IP and Securities. It has international offices and a reputable Intellectual Property Group.
An international AM Law 100 law firm has an immediate need in their Silicon Valley office for a junior to mid-level patent prosecution associate. This Firm will consider attorneys with JDs from 2010 to 2006.
Part of what makes this such a great opportunity is not only the Prosecution Group itself, but the Silicon Valley office as a whole. The office has a fantastic culture. The office leadership is not only focused on delivering the highest quality legal work and services, but creating a place where the attorneys want to come into work. Blue jeans are common place and the occasional dog visit is not uncommon. The Prosecution Group is in our opinion is one of the top prosecution groups in the Valley. The partners are energetic and committed to mentoring and training, the work is interesting and challenging, and the partnership prospects are real.
The Firm is interested in attorneys with technical backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics or relevant experience. Class Year Preferred: 2010-2006.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
This AM Law 100 international Law Firm has over 600 attorneys and represents clients in a wide range of industries. This Firm has also been widely recognized for its diversity efforts.
The Phoenix office of Greenberg Traurig seeks a Patent Agent with 1-3 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent is required. Industry experience in those fields a plus, but not necessary. 
